Cycling in the Lake District - The Fred Whitton Challenge, week-long tours and day rides (Barrett Richard)(Paperback / softback)

Cycle in the Lake District and take on England's most demanding and rewarding road cycling landscape, home to the legendary Fred Whitton Challenge, a 179km (112-mile) sportive over 7 of the most iconic passes in the country, including Hardknott, Wrynose, and Kirkstone. With incredible scenery at every turn and challenging roads in every direction, the Lake District National Park offers a cycling experience unlike anywhere else in England. This trusted Cicerone guidebook by author Richard Barrett covers three distinct cycling experiences in the Lake District: the full Fred Whitton Challenge route, an alternative 5-day cycle tour of the National Park totalling 478km (297 miles), and 15 challenging day rides from bases including Keswick, Ambleside, and Penrith. Day rides range from 31 to 68km (19–42 miles) and are graded from moderate to challenging. Prepare thoroughly for the Fred Whitton Challenge with full logistical information, tips for completing the route, and detailed route descriptions covering all 7 iconic passes including Hardknott, Wrynose, Kirkstone, Honister, Whinlatter, Newlands, and Cold Fell. Explore the Lake District on a 5-day cycle tour from Ambleside, covering 478km (297 miles) across 5 stages of 14 to 75km (9–46 miles) per day, with two alternative stage options provided for each day to suit different abilities and conditions. Choose from 15 challenging day rides across five areas of the National Park, covering the
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